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carefullycautious
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I am interested in whether cash buyers who are looking at present let the Estate agents know how much they are looking to buy for? ie do you say you have x amount available for y type house/flat etc. Do the agents then send you details of properties available via email. Sorry to sound so thick only have no experience of the way it works
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I have to chase EAs for info, despite being registered with them all they don't seem particularly bothered by me having cash to buy. I assume there's a lot of cash buyers about.0
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THanks Poppysarah, so it makes no difference really whether you register with them as they dont always send relevant info?0
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You may as well give them your details so when you want to view they'll look you up and have everything they need without going through it each time.0
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Ok thanks again0
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Depends on the agent really, but with the market being so quiet, they really have no excuse.
Have you thought about placing an add in your local paper ? sometimes it can attract vendors that have been considering marketing , but havent actually put their property on the market yet .0 -
I only want to buy in one of a few streets so I might do a leaflet at some point ...
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How would you word it in the local paper. I think I would be a bit worried about letting the general public know how much money I have spare.
How would I know that the caller is genuine?0 -
Unfortunately the only checks that some agents make are to take a home telephone number, and an address.. There is no guarantee, that 100% are genuine, but in 10 years , I never met anyone that wasnt:)
I would just place an add stating what you are looking for, price area etc, stating that you can proceed immediately, without stating your a cash buyer.
Obviously if anyone is interested in selling , they will have to give you their address to view, and a contact number ( home )
Hope this helps your dillema
Edited to say dont put any of your contact details in the add other than a mobile number 0 -
"Edited to say dont put any of your contact details in the add other than a mobile number "
... or a hotmail address that you set up specifically for the purpose....0
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